Our Obituaries

March 17, 1930 - January 27, 2018

November 22, 1944 - January 26, 2018

May 4, 1938 - January 21, 2018

Lewis Allan Shadoff, 79, of Lake Jackson, TX, passed away on January 21, 2018. Lew was born to Kirt and Martha (Rosenfeld) Shadoff on May 4, 1938 in The Bronx, NY. Lew married Jaquith in Midland, MI on May 5, 1984.Lew worked for 28 years as an Analytical Chemist for the Dow Chemical Company. Lew was an accomplished scientist and one of the world's leaders in dioxin research, working with several...
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February 16, 1966 - January 19, 2018

March 14, 1926 - January 19, 2018

Carl Morris Spoonemore, 91, of Lake Jackson, TX, became at peace on January 19, 2018 after a long courageous struggle after a stroke 5 years earlier.Carl was born to G.L. and Emma Spoonemore on March 14, 1926 in Sparks, Oklahoma.Carl graduated from Raymondville High School in 1943 where he excelled in basketball, baseball, football and track. He then enrolled at Tulsa University where he played...
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March 12, 1936 - January 17, 2018

John Malcom Motes, 81, of Lake Jackson, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Oak Village Health Care.The Memorial service will be held at Restwood Funeral Home in Clute, TX, on January 22, 2018 at 10am. John was born on March 12, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to William and Florence Motes. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor of Science of Chemistry in 1959 and obtained his PhD...
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July 28, 1945 - January 1, 2018

April 8, 1933 - December 31, 2017

Pearl Virginia Taylor, 84, of Lake Jackson, TX. Left her suffering behind to be with her Heavenly Father on 12-31-2017. Ginny was born to Robert and Rose Parton on 4-8-1933 in Knoxville TN. She married C.E. "Gene" Taylor in Dearborn MI on 11-24-1972.Ginny assisted Gene for many years as his Shop Manager in the Locksmith Business/industry. Ginny also worked in the Caregiving Industry, and...
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November 12, 1951 - December 24, 2017

January 28, 1928 - December 20, 2017

Mavis Claire Penney, 89 yrs old, of Austin TX., passed away on Dec. 20, 2017. She was born to Ben & Lou Ella Estes on January, 28, 1928 in Freeport, TX and married John Penney on June 15, 1946. Mavis worked for many years as Child Caregiver in day cares in Austin. She was a nurturer who lived to love & take care of her family. She enjoyed playing the piano; hearing jokes, making faces & laughing...
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July 14, 1942 - December 17, 2017

September 3, 1952 - December 14, 2017

Fidela Ramos, 65, of Freeport, TX, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, afternoon on December 14, 2017. Fidela was born to Arcadio and Maria Elena Ramos on September 3, 1952 in San Benito, Texas. She was a strong, noble, honest, since of humor, sincere, and loving woman; she was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and sister. She dedicated her life to her family.Fidela is survived...
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August 24, 1931 - December 13, 2017

September 26, 1961 - December 13, 2017

Daryl Barber, known by his friends and family as "Dene," passed away on December 13, 2017 at the age of 56 years.Born and raised in Freeport, TX; Dene attended Brazosport High School. He spent his years to follow, serving in the National Guard, The Lake Charles Police Force, Holiday Lakes Police Force, and Surfside Police Force. For the past Seven and a half years, he has spent countless hours...
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November 8, 1931 - November 22, 2017

March 16, 1955 - November 22, 2017

We lost a beautiful mother, daughter, aunt, grandmother, and sister to many. Her light shined ever so brightly. Her words were seasoned with kindness, goodness, and with grace. She was completely at peace within herself. She loved all of her religious figures and bible verses. She was the life of the party and she loved being outdoors. She loved her Dallas Cowboys, watching every game closely....
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May 21, 1932 - November 19, 2017

December 8, 1931 - November 18, 2017

Dianne Lee Richmond, of Lake Jackson, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving children.She was born in Corpus Christi, TX on December 8, 1931 and grew up in La Marque, TX. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Irene Warwick. Dianne married Walter "Reid" Richmond in September of 1950.Dianne worked for 22 years as a nurse at Brazosport Memorial Hospital...
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June 29, 1944 - November 17, 2017

November 14, 1926 - November 17, 2017

Those who love Father God will tell you that his holy word is always true, and it will not return void. Psalm 91:16 says that "With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation." And, Father God did just that. He certainly blessed this man, his very own son, super-abundantly according to his riches in glory. Charles celebrated his 91st birthday with his many loved ones by his side while...
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November 23, 1919 - November 16, 2017

July 11, 1953 - November 15, 2017

Cathy Jeanne Broaddus, 64, of Clute, Texas entered Heaven's gates on November 15, 2017 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Cathy was born on July 11, 1953 in Baytown, Texas to Donald and Clara Riley. Cathy worked for Sears as an appliance technician for 10 years. She started working at BASF in 1988 as a Sr. Technician and retired in 2008 after 20 years of service. Cathy had a talent and skill for fixing...
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October 29, 1971 - November 9, 2017

October 29, 1971 - November 9, 2017

Lisa Michelle Mitchell, 46, of Angleton, Texas, returned to the lord on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Lisa was born to John and Marsha Logue on October 29, 1971 in Freeport, Texas. Lisa married Guy Mitchell in Lake Jackson, Texas on November 10, 1990 .Lisa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. Actively involved in her community, Lisa was a part of the Angleton Soccer...
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December 8, 1917 - November 7, 2017

December 19, 1935 - November 7, 2017

Barbara Bowen Herron, 81, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 with Cindy, Carla, Doug & Susan by her side in Houston, Texas following a brief, hard fought battle with cancer. She leaves behind her children and spouses; Cindy (Herron) Maresh and husband Terry Don Maresh; Carla (Herron) Clinton and husband Chuck Clinton; and son Doug (Buddy) Herron and wife Susan Henney; seven...
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August 19, 1936 - November 6, 2017

August 19, 1936 - November 6, 2017

Valerie Davis Larson, 81, went to her home in heaven November 6, 2017. Valerie was born August 19, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were Le Roy and Jean Davis.She married Paul A. Larson on December 17, 1955. Valerie grew up in Overland Park, Kansas until her family moved to Hot Springs, New Mexico when Valerie was about 17, where she graduated from high school in 1954.Valerie went to...
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October 12, 1935 - November 3, 2017

October 14, 1938 - November 3, 2017

Prella Mays Phillips, 79, of Lake Jackson, passed away very peacefully after an eleven year battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, November 3, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family. Prella was the first female research chemist at Dow Chemical in Freeport. She enjoyed working for 10 years in the Organic Process Development Laboratory and authored several patents. She chose to end her career in...
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February 13, 2000 - October 23, 2017

July 8, 1949 - October 19, 2017

Jonnie Victoria Louis, 68, of Clute, Texas went to be with the Lord in the early hours of the morning on October 19, 2017 in Sugarland, Texas. Jonnie was born on July 8, 1949 in Galveston, Texas to William and Jane Fraley. Jonnie married, the love of her life, Frank Mason Louis, Jr. in Galveston, Texas on April 18, 1970. Jonnie was married to her husband for 40 years. She was a loving mother,...
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March 26, 1942 - October 15, 2017

Tommy Lee Rabourn, 75, of Brazoria, Texas entered into his eternal life in heaven on Sunday, October 15, 2017.Tommy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 26, 1942, the oldest of four children. He grew up in West Lafayette, Indiana where his father was a research chemist for Perdue University, and his mother was secretary to the Athletic Director. They were able to attend many of the sporting...
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March 13, 1959 - October 13, 2017

September 24, 1920 - October 7, 2017

Dell Massey, 97, a long-time resident of Lake Jackson, entered Heaven's gates on October 7, 2017. Dell was born to the late Waymon Nelson Lansdown and Ivy Ann Rose Lansdown in Jayton, TX on September 24, 1920. Blessed with a large and loving family, she and her twin sister, Nell, were the youngest to four older brothers - Emmett, Clarence, Shorty, and W.N. "Bill", who all greeted her in the...
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May 8, 1942 - October 7, 2017

Sue Elaine Arnold, 75, of Lake Jackson, TX passed away October 7, 2017. Sue was born on May 8, 1942 in Des Moines, IA and was adopted by Harold and Helen Snyder. She married Charles Arnold in Rolla, MO on May 25, 1964. Sue graduated from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO. She was involved with St. Michael's Eucharistic Ministries, the Youth Ministry, and enjoyed spending time in the Adoration...
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January 22, 1957 - October 6, 2017

January 22, 1957 - October 6, 2017

After a tough fight, Broderick Amboy Orbase, 60, passed away surrounded by close family on Friday, October 6th, 2017 at Houston Methodist Hospital. He was born January 22, 1957 in Manila, Philippines, to parents Benjamin and Victoria Orbase. After spending his childhood and teenage years in the Philippines, he came to the US in 1980 and married Linda Garcia Orbase in Freeport Texas, also in 1980....
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November 27, 1966 - October 5, 2017

Brian Allen Deriso, 50, of Angleton, TX, passed away on October 5, 2017. Brian was born on November 27, 1966 in Port Arthur, Texas. Brian worked for the past 15 years as a Side-loader Repair Technician in the material handling industry for Design Storage Company. Brian graduated from Angleton High School in 1985, and earned a Degree in [Business] from Wyoming Technical Institute. He was very...
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September 9, 1932 - September 28, 2017

March 20, 1947 - September 28, 2017

Billie Beth Fails, 70, of Olney, Texas and Freeport, Texas passed away on September 28, 2017. Billie was born to D.O. and Opal Williams on March 20, 1947 in Olney, Texas. Billie married Hershell Fails on June 25, 1965 in Megargel, Texas. Billie worked as a Recreation Leader for 25 years at the Recreation Center in Lake Jackson, Texas.Billie is preceded in death by her parents, D.O. and Opal...
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July 15, 1938 - September 21, 2017

Cecil Allen Owens, 79, of Freeport, Texas ended his days on Earth on September 21, 2017 in Bryan, Texas. Allen was born on July 15, 1938 in Conroe, Texas to Cecil and Viola Owens. Allen married Doris Salisbury in Freeport, Texas at West End Baptist Church on March 28, 1964. Allen honorably served in the Army in Fairbanks, Alaska during the Vietnam War. During his service he was awarded the Good...
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July 9, 1958 - September 19, 2017

After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, Albert Centeno, 59 of Houston, TX Entered Heavens Gates on September 19, 2017. Albert was born on July 9, 1958 in Freeport, TX to Luis and Santos Centeno.Albert Graduated Brazosport High School in 1976, and moved to Huntsville, TX where he attended Sam Houston State University, until he received his Bachelor's in Science in 1980. He held numerous jobs...
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December 10, 1989 - September 11, 2017

Patrick Daniel Meck ,"Pat" , born December 10, 1989, in Dallas, Texas, lost his long battle with addiction on September 11, 2017. While some will look at the bad associated with the disease, we ask that you focus on the good that Patrick brought to this world. Patrick grew up in Wimberley, Texas, where he lived up until he moved to Galveston, Texas in 2014. He loved to play sports, swimming in...
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December 19, 1921 - September 11, 2017

Wanda Evelyn Bastian LaBeth passed away September 11, 2017. She was born December 19, 1921 in Weatherford, Oklahoma to William and Minnie Bastian.She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth LaBeth Jr.; sister, Doris Bastian Abbott; grandson, Kevin LaBeth; and parents, William and Minnie BastainLeft to cherish her memory are sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Pattie LaBeth and Jerry and Linda...
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May 21, 1933 - September 10, 2017

January 4, 1938 - September 10, 2017

Tomas Mancillas Jr., 79, of Lake Jackson, TX, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017.Tomas was born to Tomas and Paulita Mancillas on January 4, 1938 in Falfurrias, TX. Tomas married Louisa Trevino in Bishop, TX on April 26 1959.Tomas proudly served in the United States Navy and Army from 1956 to 1977.Tomas retired from the Texas Department of Corrections as a both an educator and a...
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May 7, 1943 - September 10, 2017

May 21, 1975 - September 9, 2017

Joye Beth Hurst, 42, of Lake Jackson, Tx, became at peace on September 9, 2017. Joye was born to Deborah Yvonne Segler on May 21, 1975 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Joye loved life and her career paths took her in many directions. She was a home maker, mother, quality inspector, accountant, computer technician, cook, waitress, counselor, animal rescuer, sister and aunt. Joye, was an avid student of life...
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February 11, 1922 - September 8, 2017

October 14, 2014 - September 3, 2017

Ambrosio "Baby AJ" Casiano, IV was born on October 14, 2014 in Lake Jackson, TX to Kristina and Ambrosio Casiano, III. At birth, Baby AJ weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He was dedicated to his heavenly father in the fall of 2015. Baby AJ, blessed his parents, family, friends, and other loved ones with his love, laughter, and tears for 2 and a half years, before he had to go...
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November 26, 1944 - August 29, 2017

August 13, 2015 - August 28, 2017

Briggs "Briggsy" Welch was born on August 13, 2015 in Houston, TX. Briggsy scored the ultimate touchdown as he entered God's Heavenly end zone on August 28, 2017. Briggs, born to daddy Brian Scott Welch and mommy Katelyn Denise Welch of Lake Jackson, TX; was a determined, tenacious, handsome, and curious little boy. His smile lit up the room and his giggle would brighten your day...
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July 1, 1927 - August 24, 2017

September 2, 1936 - August 20, 2017

We remember with joy Nan Gorsuch, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at home with her friends and family. She was born September 2, 1936 to Jamie Coleman Burnette and Freda Carroll Burnette in Haynesville, Louisiana. After growing up in the Houston area, she met and married James ("Jim") Gorsuch in 1962. They, with their two boys, Rob and Tom, moved to Lake Jackson in 1968. ...
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November 9, 1946 - August 15, 2017

Leslie Alan Gast, age 70, of Humble, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017 in Kingwood, Texas. Leslie was born on November 9, 1946 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Leslie married Linda Magyer in College Park, Georgia on November 11, 1978.In life, Leslie had a long career in construction where he enjoyed building homes, churches and mausoleums...and fishing in his spare time. However, his greatest...
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December 3, 1934 - August 14, 2017

Bernadette Mary Hadash, 82, of Angleton, Tx, returned to the Lord on August 14, 2017. Bernadette was born to Joe and Mary Kutra on December 3, 1934 in Sealy, Texas. Bernadette worked for 25 years as a Head Secretary in the hospital industry for The Harris County Hospital District. Bernadette is a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Prior to moving to Angleton, she sang in the church...
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March 10, 1925 - August 13, 2017

July 22, 1927 - August 10, 2017

Anita M. Aguilar went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on August 10, 2017. Born in Sinton, Texas on July 22, 1927, she grew up in Baytown, Texas, and married the love of her life on January 18, 1947, Pat Aguilar. Together Pat and Anita moved to Lake Jackson, TX in 1952. They have six children, 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her...
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February 19, 1926 - August 4, 2017

Elizabeth Ruth Stevens, 91, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away at her home on August 4, 2017 in Freeport, TX. Liz was born on February 19, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas to Elire Bourque. Liz married William "Bill" Stevens in Lake Jackson, Texas on February 22, 1952. After graduating from high school, Liz attended Southwest Texas State University; where she obtained her Bachelor's...
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November 17, 1926 - August 4, 2017

Bonnie Faye McPartland, of Lake Jackson, TX was born on November 17, 1926 and entered the gates of heaven on August 4, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Bonnie was born to Arthur Lee and Mollie Smith in Paoli, OK. While residing in Carlsbad, NM; she met her loving husband Larry McPartland. They were married for 42 years, making their home in Dallas, TX for 18 years and then...
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May 15, 1927 - August 1, 2017

October 8, 1927 - July 26, 2017

Irving Richard "Irv" ZeladeIrving Richard "Irv" Zelade departed this world on July 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.He is survived by wife, Mary; and three children, Richard and wife Diana, Charles, and Susan Reid. He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren, Genny Reid Brown (husband Zac Brown), Samantha Zelade, and Andrew Zelade; and his special little guy,...
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January 15, 1937 - July 25, 2017

Jimmy Edgar "J.E." Brown, 80, of Clute, TX peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on July 25, 2017 in his home in Clute, TX.J.E. was born on January 15, 1937 in Bonham, TX to Marvin and Bessie Brown. Jimmy married Janice Stephens in Fort Worth, TX on February 21, 1962.Jimmy's greatest accomplishment in his life was loving and caring for his wife Janice. Jimmy and Janice were happily married for...
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November 15, 1952 - July 17, 2017

April 2, 1945 - July 16, 2017

Maria "Gloria" Lerma a long-time resident of Lake Jackson passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Clute, Texas after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was surrounded by her family as she was peacefully called by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gloria was born on April 2, 1945 in Laredo, Texas to Martin and Romana Gonzalez and had seven brothers and sisters.She married the love of her...
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May 9, 1964 - July 14, 2017

March 8, 1923 - July 11, 2017

Alice Jean Rhoton, 94, of Brazoria, Texas, entered Heavens gates on Tuesday July 11, 2017. Alice was born in Austin, Texas on March 8, 1923 to Luther and Lillie Mae Venable; she was the youngest of six children.She met the love of her life, Gilbert N. Rhoton, and they married in Houston, Texas on March 7, 1942 after knowing eachother only three months. Their marriage was blessed with two children...
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September 13, 1997 - July 2, 2017

April 6, 1924 - July 2, 2017

Earl Henson, 93, went to be with the Lord on July 2nd after a short illness.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; and son, Rick.He will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind; two daughters, Vicki Mueller of Lake Jackson, Sherry Schluntz of Pearland; four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.He moved to Lake Jackson over twenty-five years ago to be near his children. There...
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February 27, 1956 - July 1, 2017

May 30, 1928 - June 30, 2017

John Alex Biggers, 89, of Lake Jackson, TX passed away on June 30, 2017. John Alex "John Daddy" was born to Millie White Biggers and Eugenia Sue Allen on May 30, 1928 in Fort Worth, Texas. John Biggers enlisted in the Navy and trained as a fighter pilot at Pensacola Florida from 1945 to 1946 as the U.S. military reduced forces following WWII.John worked for 34 years as a safety engineer in the...
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July 23, 1937 - June 30, 2017

David Richard McClure, 79, of Manvel, TX, passed away on 6/30/2017. Dave was born to Lynn and Edith McClure on 7/23/1937 in Griswold, IA. Dave married Amanda (Maggy) Jones in Long Beach, CA on 9/9/1977.Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1963.Dave worked for 30 Yrs. as a Crain Operator in the Air Craft Manufacturing for McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing Aircraft. Dave is...
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